DC-to-DC converters shrinks board space by 75 percent compared to competing solutions
November 13, 2012 10:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnalog Devices introduced the industry’s smallest isolated DC-to-DC converters. The ADuM5010, ADuM6010, ADuM521x and ADuM621x use ADI’s proprietary isoPower isolated DC-to-DC converter technology to deliver 150 mW of output power while using less board space than competing module-based solutions.
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Anti-corrosive passivated nichrome thin film chip resistors target high power, high humidity apps
November 8, 2012 10:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe RNCH is a high power version of Stackpole’s RNCS series of anti-corrosive passivated nichrome thin film chip resistors. This series offers the power rating of the RNCS0805 in the 0603 size and similar power upgrades for the 0805 and 1206
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete Devices16-Bit 20Msps ADCs achieve 84dB SNR & 46 microvolt (RMS) input-referred noise
October 23, 2012 12:25 pm | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology Corporation introduces three low power 16-bit, 20Msps analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), the LTC2269, LTC2270 and LTC2271, offering the lowest input-referred noise and tight integral nonlinearity error (INL) for very high precision DC measurements.
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Fully regulated intermediate bus converters incorporate digital control to provide industry leading performance
October 17, 2012 10:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsCUI Inc has introduced a line of fully regulated intermediate bus dc-dc converters with advanced digital control from their Novum Advanced Power product line. The converters are CUI’s first product release based on the recently announced license agreement with Ericsson for their Advanced Bus Converter portfolio...
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SMT, 50-mA fuse presents low voltage loss and an exact opening time
October 2, 2012 10:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsSCHURTER is expanding its range of surface mount chip fuses with a 50-mA model in the USFF family. It sets itself apart from standard commercial products through, according to the company, a lower voltage loss and an exact opening time for sensitive electronic systems where
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Transverse coupled resonator filter touts desirable temperature performance
September 28, 2012 12:16 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAPI Technologies Corp. introduced a new transverse coupled resonator filter (TCRF). This new surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter is designed for narrowband intermediate frequency (IF) filtering such as in satellite transponders, directional finders and anti-jam modems. It is capable of
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Ku-band block up converter designed for transportable satellite communications uplinks
September 7, 2012 10:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsComtech Xicom Technology today introduced a new compact, lightweight and highly efficient solid-state Ku-band block up converter (BUC) designed for transportable satellite communications uplinks. The Comtech Xicom Technology Model XTS-40KHE-B1 is the perfect solution for commercial and military users ready to take advantage of available Ku-band capacity.
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete Devices | RF & Microwave/CommunicationsHigh speed 600V discrete IGBTs feature very low saturation voltage
September 5, 2012 2:51 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAdvanced Power Electronics Corp. has recently released a new family of high speed 600V discrete IGBTs for use in AC and DC motor control, home appliances (such as air conditioning, refrigerators, microwave ovens), UPS, solar inverters, and induction cookers.
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Blade fuses suit space-constrained electrical systems
August 23, 2012 12:02 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLittelfuse, Inc. has introduced its new MICRO3 line of blade fuses. This new line combines two individual fused circuits in a single sub-miniature body, making it an desirable for space-constrained electrical systems. The fuse is less than 15 mm wide and offers the same 5-mm terminal spacing and electrical
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Thin-film common-mode filter boasts 10-GHz cutoff frequency
August 23, 2012 10:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsTDK Corporation has developed a new thin-film common-mode filter with a peak cutoff frequency of 10 GHz, enabling it to efficiently reduce high frequency noise emissions, especially in the 5-GHz band. The high cutoff frequency of the TCM0806T-060-2P filter ensures that
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Isolation transformer reduces risk for electrical shock from entertainment devices
August 21, 2012 11:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsBridgeport Magnetics Group introduces the Mini ISO-PUCK isolation transformer for television sets and other entertainment electronics in patient rooms and hospital wards. The Mini ISO-PUCK offers protection against electric shocks as stipulated in NFPA 99, 2012 edition, for patient care areas like operating rooms or rooms intended for the examination and treatment of patients.
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Capacitors boast longer life, reduced size
August 13, 2012 4:09 pm | Product Releases | CommentsNIC Components is pleased to announce the addition of new NSPE‐Z series hybrid construction aluminum electrolytic capacitors featuring longer life in reduced case sizes, for use in portable, handheld and reduced clearance applications.
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Transformers provide reinforced insulation power supply for RS-485/RS-232 transceiver ICs
August 8, 2012 10:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsPulse Electronics introduced a new series of high isolation switch mode power transformers that provide a reinforced insulation power supply for RS-485 and RS-232 transceiver ICs. The transformers are designed on an SMD platform with offset pins to maintain a large separation between primary and
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Current sense resistors utilize a metal alloy plate protected by thin molded package
August 6, 2012 12:49 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe CSM Series from Stackpole uses a metal alloy plate, which is protected by a thin molded package. The 2512 size adds the ability to achieve resistance values above 10 milliohms ranging from 2 milliohms to 100 milliohms with a TCR of 75 ppm. The 0603 size offers
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Rogowski Coils feature custom configurations for high current metering applications
July 2, 2012 12:31 pm | Product Releases | CommentsStandex Electronics manufactures Rogowski coils and modules in custom configurations to meet high current metering applications. They are desirable for use within hybrid circuit breakers and other components used in smart metering.
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